Woman attacked by her dog remains in serious condition in hospital

The woman, who is in her 50s, was airlifted to the Mater Hospital in Dublin. File picture: Leah Farrell

A woman who was attacked by a dog in a house in Carlow town on Tuesday remains in a serious condition in hospital.

The woman, who is in her 50s, was airlifted to the Mater Hospital in Dublin after an attack by what is understood to be a pit bull terrier-type dog at approximately 2pm on Tuesday in the Ashfield estate.